Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning for School and Life Success

PresenterSchool/District

A Vision for Our SchoolThe vision of the Medgar Evers

Fine & Performing Arts School is to maintaina creative climate wherein all students can

develop intellectually, emotionally, artistically,and socially to their fullest potential. As aresult, students will experience the joy of

learning, academic growth, arts explorationand acquire the skills that exemplify

responsible citizenship.

Reflection Question:

What knowledge, skills, and qualities do students need to possess by the time they graduate from high school?

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)SEL is the process whereby children and adults develop essential social and emotional skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to:

SEL

Self-awareness

Social awareness

Relationship skills

Responsible decision-making

Self-management

Forming positiverelationships, working in

teams, dealing effectivelywith conflict

Making ethical, constructive choices

about personal and social behavior

Managing emotions and behaviors to

achieve one’s goals

Showing understanding and empathy for others

Recognizing one’s emotions and values as well as one’s strengths and limitations

Illinois State Board of Education SEL Goals

31) Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success

32) Use social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships

33) Demonstrate decision-making skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts

Source: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/social_emotional/standards.htm

How Do You Promote Social and Emotional Competency?

Skill developmentProviding explicit skills instruction for all students

Learning environmentCreating safe, caring, well-managed learning

environments

Why Promote Students’ Social and Emotional Competency?Students who receive SEL instruction are:• more connected to teachers and school• more engaged in learning• more motivated to learn• more well behaved/less likely to engage in problem

behavior• able to perform better on achievement tests and get

better gradesSource: Zins, Weissberg, Wang, & Walberg (2004). Building Academic Success on Social and

Emotional Learning (SEL): What Does the Research Say?

SEL Improves Academic Outcomes

• 23% increase in skills• 9% improvement in attitudes about self,

others, and school• 9% improvement in prosocial behavior• 9% reduction in problem behaviors• 10% reduction in emotional distress• 11% increase in standardized achievement test

scores (math and reading)Source: Durlak, J.A., Weissberg, R.P., Taylor, R.D., & Dymnicki, A.B. (submitted for publication).

The effects of school-based social and emotional learning: A meta-analytic review.

SEL Teaches 21st Century Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving• Ethics and social responsibility• Communication• Teamwork and collaboration• Lifelong learning and self-direction• Leadership• Global awareness

Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills

How Does SEL Lead to Student Success?

Greater Success in School, Work, and Life

Greater Attachment, Engagement and Commitment to School

Less Risky Behavior, More Positive Development

Effective Learning Environments:• Safe• Caring• Well-managed • Engaging• Supportive• High Expectations

SE Skills Instruction:• Self-awareness• Self-management• Social awareness• Relationship skills• Responsible decision-making

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How Does SEL Fit with What We’re Already Doing?

Prevention Programming

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SEL Can Be a Coordinating Framework

Where Do We Go from Here?

ProfessionalDevelopment

5.Develop

action plan

6.Select

program

4.Conduct

assessment

3.Articulate

sharedvision

7.Conduct

staff development

8.LaunchSEL in

classrooms

9.Integrate

SEL school-wide

10.Continue to improveintegration

2.Form

steering committee

1. Principal commits

Leadership

Evaluation

Infrastructure

Integration

Family &Community

Partnerships

Communication

Our Next Steps

• Form a steering committee.• Share information about SEL with our entire

school community.• Schedule staff meeting time to discuss SEL.• Plan a student assembly to introduce students to

SEL.• Discuss SEL competency integration at

department/team meetings.

Summary

• SEL is the process whereby children and adults develop essential social and emotional competencies.

• SEL competency is the foundation to positive academic, social, emotional, health, and civic outcomes.

• SEL is not separate from, but integral to, quality education and the mission of schools.

• SEL is an essential part of the 21st century curriculum!

For more information about SEL, please visit: www.casel.org

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